A day to celebrate Fresno zoo’s lions

Fresno Chaffee Zoo lions get special treats to celebrate World Lion Day

Hungry lions are treated to a meaty feeding session at the Chafee Zoo's African Adventure exhibit in celebration of World Lion Day. Zookeepers chatted with visitors about the ongoing conservation efforts around the globe to protect the king of the
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Hungry lions are treated to a meaty feeding session at the Chafee Zoo's African Adventure exhibit in celebration of World Lion Day. Zookeepers chatted with visitors about the ongoing conservation efforts around the globe to protect the king of the
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Fresno Chaffee Zoo celebrated World Lion Day on Thursday with special events at the zoo’s African Adventure.

Zookeeper Amanda Ramsay went through a series of training protocols with lioness Kiki during a feeding session with all four of the zoo’s lions. Meanwhile, lion cub Kijani, right, and his mother Kiki waited for a special treat.

Zoo staff invited guests to do lion-themed arts and crafts, see and touch carnivore biofacts and more during the celebration.

Guests will get a chance to win a behind-the-scenes lion tour by buying opportunity drawing tickets for $1 at the zoo’s admission booth and the Market gift shop behind African Adventure’s Kopje Lodge. Two winners will get a private tour for up to six people to see the zoo’s lion pride.